Lakers Legend Magic Johnson Reacts To Blockbuster WNBA Trade

Magic Johnson sent out a post after the Sparks traded for Kelsey Plum.

June 23, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations Magic Johnson speaks to media before introducing newly drafted player Lonzo Ball at Toyota Sports Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images / Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Kelsey Plum is one of the best players in the WNBA.

The three-time All-Star has helped the Las Vegas Aces win two WNBA Championships.

On Saturday, she was traded to the Los Angeles Sparks.

Via LA Sparks PR: "The Los Angeles Sparks have traded for three-time WNBA All-Star, two-time WNBA champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist guard Kelsey Plum.

Sparks receive: Guard Kelsey Plum + 2025 No. 9 Pick (from SEA) + 2026 Second-Round Pick (from SEA)

Aces receive: Guard Jewell Loyd + 2025 No. 13 Pick (from LA)

Storm receive: Center Li Yueru + 2025 No. 2 Pick (from LA) + 2026 First-Round Pick (from LV)"

The Los Angeles Sparks have traded for three-time WNBA All-Star, two-time WNBA champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist guard Kelsey Plum.

Sparks receive: Guard Kelsey Plum + 2025 No. 9 Pick (from SEA) + 2026 Second-Round Pick (from SEA)

Aces receive: Guard Jewell Loyd +…

— LA Sparks PR (@LASparksPR) February 1, 2025

Many people reacted to the blockbuster trade, and one person who sent out a post (via X) was Hall of Famer (and Los Angeles Lakers legend) Magic Johnson.

His post had over 3,000 likes and 200,000 impressions in less than six hours.

Johnson wrote: "I can't contain how excited I am about my @LASparks trading for two-time WNBA Champion Kelsey Plum! She’s a complete player and just what my sparks needed— a scorer, playmaker, and defender—but what truly sets her apart is how she elevates her teammates. Her playmaking ability and leadership will be huge for our young Sparks players!"

I can't contain how excited I am about my @LASparks trading for two-time WNBA Champion Kelsey Plum! She’s a complete player and just what my sparks needed— a scorer, playmaker, and defender—but what truly sets her apart is how she elevates her teammates. Her playmaking ability… https://t.co/TLYINHPP1F

— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) February 1, 2025

Plum finished last season with averages of 17.8 points, 2.6 rebounds and 4.2 assists per contest while shooting 42.3% from the field and 36.8% from the three-point range in 38 games.

The 30-year-old is going into her ninth WNBA season.

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